Zoe Peden
Partner
Ananda Impact Ventures
About Me
Zoe is a UK based former tech entrepreneur and now Partner for Ananda Impact Ventures with over 25 years operating and board experience in technology companies. She now devotes her time hunting down Europe’s most impactful deeptech and science entrepreneurs to invest in and partner for growth from pre- seed to late seed. Focus areas include Digital health, NatureTech, Decarbonisation of Industry, Biosecurity and TechBio. Board representations include Nature Metrics, Dr Doctor, Quantistry, Ovom Care and Resistomap.
Zoe is also founder of FutureWorldVC a community of diverse, impact minded VCs who work together to change the balance of power in the industry.
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Building a Truly Inclusive Ecosystem
In times of uncertainty, prioritizing diversity and inclusion in venture capital is more critical than ever. This panel will explore actionable strategies for General Partners (GPs) to foster diversity within their firms and portfolios, focusing on building inclusive investment strategies, supporting diverse founders post-investment, and setting measurable diversity goals to drive meaningful change. GPs will gain practical insights on how to go beyond funding, expand network access, and provide tailored portfolio support to diverse founders.